? Raise your hand if you have never told a lie. Now, all of you with your hands up – drop them – cause you just lied. We all lie from time to time. White lies to avoid hurting someone’s feelings. Bigger lies to hide a horrible truth. “No dear, you don’t look fat in that.” ” Lie. Don’t worry, your screaming child isn’t bothering me at all!” Everybody Lies.

This is a guest post by Ryan Hanley. The Internet is a canvas for Creativity… Using the Online tools of today’s age, thought-leaders the World may never have otherwise known are given the opportunity to paint their picture of success. The black plague of idea… The rape of creativity… The death of original thought… The Commoditization of Expertise! How? . ” or.

(Digital) influence is the capacity to affect others to take actions and/or change opinions or behavior. It can happen directly (persuasion) and indirectly. However, it is always characterized by the resulting actions and changes. Influence is used by people for many reasons: some ‘good’, some ‘bad’, some in between. Influence is powerful and marketers love it. It’s a matter of results.

Webinars serve multiple purposes. In business, webinars can be a valuable tool for solidifying relationships with your clients. Depending on its content, you may even consider hosting a webinar-for-profit. However, even the best content won’t make up for bad hosting. And if they aren’t planning to attend future events, they probably aren’t going to recommend them to other people either.

Here’s the latest post in our “INDUSTRY INSIDERS” column. Every Monday, we’ll be bringing you the inside scoop from several awesome association technology vendors and consultants who will share the insights they have gleaned from years of working in our association industry. All of them are smart and savvy bloggers, and we know you’ll enjoy what they have to say! —————– The topic of gamification has moved away from the category of “newfangled craziness” to the subject agendas are made of. What is that frequency?
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Have you ever made a decision to not make a change because you were afraid the result would unfavorable? After all, why take a chance on making something work a little bit better when it’s just fine right now? This often applies to our approach to technology, doesn’t it? The simple truth is the world is changing as it always has, and every change you make is a stepping stone for both running a better business and enjoying a better life. Most people who resist change do so because they believe it is the safe thing to do, when in fact the opposite is true. Really? Then take action.
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Here are your 5 must-reads on Memorial Day and social media that we don’t want you to miss. Memorial Day Thoughts From Social Media Explorer. By Jason Falls A happy Memorial Day to you all, especially those who might be somber today because of a loved one lost in the service of his or her country. Know that they did not die in vain. Whether in combat or not, stateside or abroad, each person who has had the bravery and valor to serve their country deserves our gratitude. Customers Bullish On Travel, Spending This Memorial Weekend, Says Social Sentiment Index [STUDY].
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Photo credit: jkt_de from morguefile.com. How To Boost Your Brain - Scientists have been linking the benefits of physical exercise to brain health for many years, but new research is making it clear that the two aren’t just simply related; rather, it is THE relationship. 61 Online & Social Media Resources For Motivating People To Create – The headline says it all. Reverse Brainstorming - Reverse brainstorming helps you solve problems by combining brainstorming and reversal techniques.
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Let’s start with strategy. Sure it’s a great term, but, what is it? What does it actually mean? When asked, most people pause and scratch their head. However, it’s important to understand strategy as something more than just an abstract concept. Successful brands don’t simply speculate about their strategies, they visualize them: What is Strategy? In its most basic form, strategy is the process of determining the best way to get from Point A to Point B. As a business, your challenge is to overcome the obstacles that stand between you and where you want to be. As Peter F. Not really.
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